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By giving to Northern Seminary, you are investing in the Kingdom of God through our students.

We are deeply grateful for the faithful support of our family and friends.
Without your generosity, Northern Seminary would not be able to fulfill its mission.
Join us as we Equip the Church to Change the World!
The Advancement Team is here to help you with any questions.
Bill Janus
Director of Special Projects
(630) 620-2180
advancement@seminary.edu
Phil Bailey
Advancement Administration Assistant
(630) 620-2180
advancement@seminary.edu
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Ways to give
There are many ways to support Northern. What are you most passionate about?
The transformation of ministry leaders can happen in many ways, but it is often accelerated by a major or endowed gift. Would you like to expand your impact?

This service that you perform
is not only supplying the needs
of the Lord’s people but is also
overflowing in many expressions
of thanks to God.
2 Corinthians 9:12
Partners in ministry
Thank you for supporting our mission! By giving to Northern, you partner directly in our ministry. Over the last 100 years, these partnerships have expanded the impact of our mission in many unexpected and wonderful ways.
Will you help ensure our mission continues into the future?
What can your gift do?
Monthly Gifts
create life-changing opportunities
To learn more about Monthly Giving, please contact us.
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Major AND Endowed Gifts
inspire endless possibilities
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Planned AND Deferred gifts
build eternal significance
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Your gifts MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE!
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Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:10-11
Thank you
We know that you give in response to Christ’s incredible gift of eternal life but this doesn’t mean we aren’t continually amazed at your faithfulness. On behalf of all our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, THANK YOU for your gifts!
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Ready to start your seminary Experience?
Apply NowThe Northern Fund, also known as the Annual Fund, helps grow the unwavering educational experience that Northern has upheld for over 100 years. Every dollar given to this fund ensures that the Academic Support, Financial Resources, Institutional Care, Student Services, and General Operations carry Northern confidently into the future.
To support the Northern Fund, designate the fund as your desired area of impact within the form above.
The Scholarship Fund continues to provide life-changing opportunities for those seeking to cultivate and equip their life in ministry. Every dollar given to this fund is a direct investment into the life of a student, and through this fund, we are ultimately able to establish a powerful impact on the world.
To support the Scholarship Fund, designate the fund as your desired area of impact within the form above.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to sustain an excellent educational environment? At Northern, there are many pieces working together to ensure an unparalleled educational experience for our students. Would you like to give to a specific piece of our ministry? Expand your impact and support the areas you are most passionate about.
– Campus Development
– Facility Maintenance
– Educational Technology
– Academic Advancement
– Student Resources
To support any of these specific funds, select other within the form above and enter your desired area of impact.
Estate planning may seem a bit daunting, but with the right strategy you can establish a long term plan for the people and organizations that you love. To assist in this process Northern Seminary has established the Amy Lee Stockton Legacy Society. This society, which is named after Northern’s first student who later became the first society member, has endured as a resource for those visionary leaders who wish to leave a legacy beyond their lifetime. It is never too late or too early to establish a plan for your estate.
Contact Us to learn more about Planned Giving options.
Do you feel called to make giving a priority in your life? The President’s Impact Society has been created for those who feel led to increase their giving commitments in order to see the mission of Northern Seminary fulfilled. Members of this society often establish endowed gifts or trusts that will help carry Northern confidently into the future. If you believe God has called you to major giving, this society is here to help.
Contact Us to learn more about Planned Giving options.
Giving to the Kingdom has eternal implications. As a result your gifts matter! Reflecting Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 9:7 we believe that “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give” and therefore every gift is valuable to us. Do you want to support Northern Seminary? Become a Servant by making your first gift today!
“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” Our Lord reminds us in Matthew 9:37 that there is much work to be done on behalf of His Kingdom. Your support can open the door for future harvesters at Northern Seminary. Will you consider investing into the life of a student? Become a faithful Steward by setting up a monthly giving plan today.
In order to accomplish our mission, we need individuals and organizations that are willing to set an example of excellent care and provision. As Peter says in 1 Peter 5:2, “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them–not because you must, but because you are willing.” You can become a shepherd by making a major or planned gift today.
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